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A player was awarded two free throws on shooting foul. They miss the first and the ball bounces back to them before the referee can grab it.

The player takes a practice shot and then wants the referee to hand him the ball to take a "real" second free throw.

Is this a violation?

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The rules from FIBA says:

43.2.3. The free-throw shooter shall:

• Take a position behind the free-throw line and inside the semi-circle.

• Use any method to shoot a free throw in such a way that the ball enters the basket from above or the ball touches the ring.

• Release the ball within 5 seconds after it is placed at his disposal by the official.

• Not touch the free-throw line or enter the restricted area until the ball has entered the basket or has touched the ring.

• Not fake a free throw

I don't see any of this leaving room for a "practice" throw, as you can't even fake a free throw. And you have only 5 seconds, so there is not really time for a practice throw any way.

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    From my reading, the 5 second count starts only once the ball has been given to the player by an official - if the official never touches it, then I don't see how this can apply.
    – Philip Kendall ♦
    Commented Feb 6, 2017 at 21:39
  • @PhilipKendall While that is true the rule is formulated as what is allowed, and throwing a ball in that manner is not mentioned in any way.
    – Linkan
    Commented Feb 6, 2017 at 21:55

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